Utilizing the Inflation Reduction Act to Invest in Our Planet
We cannot talk about investing in our planet this Earth Day 2023 without discussing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). We’ve discussed the IRA previously... Read more.
Incorporating PFAS in Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits to Minimize Risk or Extent of Future CERCLA Liability
PFAS are being detected in drinking water systems across the United States. Moreover, evolving regulatory developments already require or soon will require that... Read more.
Getting Ahead of Advancing Earth-Observing Satellite Capabilities
The regulated community should be considering how Earth-observing satellites may enhance regulators’ and non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs’) ability to... Read more.
PFAS in Consumer Products
Developing a Proactive and Strategic Game Plan Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products continue to be in the regulatory and litigation spotlight... Read more.
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage: A Pathway for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
As businesses continue to optimize their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, an important arrow in the ESG quiver may be carbon dioxide (CO2)... Read more.
California Adopts Non-Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Workplace Regulations
On December 15, 2022, the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (Board) adopted COVID-19 prevention non-emergency workplace standards in a... Read more.
Governor Newsom Vetoes PFAS Reporting Bill But Signs Into Law Legislation Banning PFAS in Cosmetics and Textiles
On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill No. 2247. The bill would have required manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)... Read more.
A Risky Dance: When Emerging Contaminants Comingle With CERCLA Hazardous Substances
The distinction between CERCLA hazardous substances and all else, including pollutants or contaminants, is important because CERCLA liability is triggered by the... Read more.